how to make a perfect rob roy martini…a variation of the classic rob roy

Posted on April 30, 2014July 23, 2016bybarkeep

The Perfect Rob Roy drink is drink that is based on the traditional or classic Rob Roy drink which is made with Scotch Whisky and Sweet Vermouth. A Perfect Rob Roy contains equal proportions of both the sweet and the dry vermouth in addition to the Scotch Whisky.

This actually makes it a variation of the Perfect Manhattan as well which is made with the Rye Whiskey. The drink is usually served up in a martini glass, although you can also try in on the rocks in an old fashioned glass.

Ingredients

2 shots of Blended Scotch Whisky

1 shot of French Dry Vermouth

1 shot of Italian Sweet Vermouth

Maraschino cherry or lemon twist for garnish

Recipe/Preparation

Add ice cubes to a martini shaker

Add 2 shots of Scotch Whisky into the shaker

Add 1 shot of French Dry Vermouth to the shaker

Add 1 shot of Italian Sweet Vermouth to the shaker

Shake well to mix the ingredients

Strain the contents of the shaker into a chilled martini glass

Garnish with a lemon twist

Variations and Similar Drinks

Rob Roy: Avoid the Dry vermouth completely from this recipe and then a couple of dashes of Angostura bitters.

Dry Rob Roy: Avoid the Sweet vermouth completely from this recipe. Use 1 shot of Dry vermouth with 3 shots of the Scotch Whisky.